Chargers promote Jeff Baca, place Mike Scrifes on IR

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/27/14) The Chargers announced a pair of roster moves on Saturday, according to U-T San Diego. The team promoted center Jeff Baca from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster. In a corresponding move, they placed punter Mike Scifres on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

Chargers dump G Jeff Baca, CB Kendall James

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/8/14) The Chargers have waived guard Jeff Baca from their active roster and cornerback Kendall James from their practice squad.

Baca was released by Dallas in mid-November and played in just one game for San Diego.

Carrethers had already been ruled out for Sunday's game so his absence won't be unexpected. The team does have all three of its questionable players available for action, as linebacker Donald Butler (quad) and offensive linemen D.J. Fluker (concussion) and Chris Watt (calf) are active. Also active are all the team's probable players, including quarterback Philip Rivers (chest), defensive tackle Corey Liuget (knee) and linebacker Andrew Gachkar (knee).